| Name: Amanda Isaac From: San Antonio, TX |
| Speaking both English and Spanish fluently made it ideal for Amanda to go to Honduras to help at an orphanage for abused and at-risk girls. She spent her time teaching English and animating youth activities. Amanda sings, plays the piano, and directs the children's choir for mass. |
| Service: Tegucigalpa, HONDURAS Dates: June 05' - July 05' |
| Name: S. Kennedy From: San Diego, CA |
| Suzanna put her knowledge of Italian to good use as she translated valuable documents for VIDES International in Italy. Apart from translating documents, Suzanna also helped at Sacro Cuore. Her interests include: working with the poor, homeless and migrants. |
| Name: Tarry Le From: Portland, OR Service: Dili, EAST TIMOR Dates: 9/30/05 - 6/09/06 |
| Tarry volunteered in East Timor as an English teacher to pre-sisters and at a technical school that trained young men ages 15-25 in trades such as welding, automechanic, carpentry and electrical. He also spent time in recreation with 50 of the boarders. In April 2006, civil war broke out in the country forcing Tarry to leave his beloved country and its people. He continued his service in Laredo, TX and is now volunteering at the VIDES office in San Antonio. |
| Service: Laredo, TX Dates: 10/11/06-2/20/07 Service: San Antonio, TX Dates: 3/1/07 - 8/3/07 |
| Name: Allison Skinner From: College Station, TX |
| Allison has her BA in music with specialties in voice, saxophone and some piano. She is interested in arts and crafts and has experience working with youth ministry. She also likes working with special needs youth, or abused children and/or women. |
| Service: SJB Camp in S.A. TX Dates: 6/1/05 - 8/11/05 |
| Name: Angel Thimmes From: Lancaster, OH |
| Angel is working on her degree in Early Childhood Education and has experience in the office doing clerical work and loves working with children and teaching the young. She is very enthusiastic about life and brings excitement into all her endeavors. While in Thailand, Angel taught English and did recreational activities with the youth and taught the blind. |
| Name: Nathan Van Coops From: McSherrystown, PA Service: Matagallinas, Oaxaca, MEXICO Dates: Jul 05' - Oct 05' |
| Nathan served in Mexico for several months and now he continues to live the VIDES legacy through his efforts in Haiti. As a commercial pilot, Nathan is able to deliver much- needed school supplies and medicine to the people in Haiti. His next trip to Haiti will be June 2007. Nathan's interests include art, teaching, writing, youth ministry and mechanics. |
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| Volunteers Aguilar, Lucia, Flores, Kara Heretick, Gina Isaac, Amanda Kennedy, S. Le, Tarry Lively, Jason Lively, Vanessa Pitre, NaCoby Regan, Rebecca Skinner, Allison Thimmes, Angel VanCoops, Nathan Wooldridge, Eric |
| VIDES+USA Volunteer Missioners Spotlight Summer 2005 |
| Service: Rome, ITALY Dates: Sep 05' - June 06' |
| Service: THAILAND Dates: 6/20/06-8/30/06 |
| Name: Gina Heretick From: St. Pete Beach, FL |
| Gina spent three months in Tanzania teaching English, computers and doing youth ministry and other activities. She has her BS in Psychology and has experience as a camp counselor, and youth worker. Her interests include sports, psychology, education health and community development. |
| Service: Dar-Es-Salaam, TANZANIA Dates: 2/12/06 - 5/13/06 |
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| Name: Eric Wooldridge From: Notre Dame, IN |
| Eric volunteered for six months in Brazil and was able to pick up Portugese by the end of his service. He worked as a teacher for orphaned boys in Petrolina. Eric has a Theology degree with a minor in Public Service. His interests include teaching English and other subjects and playing sports. In the future, he hopes to lead inner-city and poor boys closer to the Lord. |
| Service: Petrolina, BRAZIL Dates: 09/06-3/06 |
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Jason and Vanessa were in Salinas,
Ecuador. Vanessa started a graphic
design business that will be owned
by the community and will serve the
multitude of small businesses that
exist in the mountain village. Jason's
work focused on collaborating with
key members in the community to
start a non-profit radio station that
will be driven by the community. In
addition, Jason has been asked to
work on a documentary that
showcases the spirit of the co-op
businesses that are the hallmark of
Salinas.
Ecuador. Vanessa started a graphic
design business that will be owned
by the community and will serve the
multitude of small businesses that
exist in the mountain village. Jason's
work focused on collaborating with
key members in the community to
start a non-profit radio station that
will be driven by the community. In
addition, Jason has been asked to
work on a documentary that
showcases the spirit of the co-op
businesses that are the hallmark of
Salinas.
| Name: Jason & Vanessa Lively From: San Antonio, TX |
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| Name: NaCoby Pitre From: Lake Charles, LA |
| Nacoby has experience as a teacher, relgion coordinator and Bible school aide. She has her degree in Math, and Secondary Education. Nacoby's interests include playing the flute, some piano, cookng, biking, skating, reading and nature. |
| Service: Westwego, LA Dates: Oct 05' |
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| Name:Rebecca Regan From: Evergreen, CO |
| Volunteering has brought Rebecca to a variety of places such as: Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, Tijuana, and California. She has her BS in Pre-med and has experience as an orthodontic assistant and behavior specialist. Rebecca's interests include nursing, working with children, poetry, writing, singing and music. |
| Service:Santa Tecla, EL SALVADOR Dates: 10/05-10/06 |
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| Name: Lucia Aguilar From: Ceres, CA |
| Lucia has her BA in Liberal Arts as well as a CA teaching credential. She has taught the 4th grade and volunteered as a religion teacher as well. Her interests include taking pictures and doing arts and crafts projects. |
| Service: SJBosco, San Antonio Dates: 09/05-12/05 |
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| Name: Kara Flores From: San Antonio, TX |
| Kara is a teacher at SJBosco here in San Antonio. She went with other volunteers to the Rome International Convention in October 2005 and later attended Formation Camp in Rome as well. Kara helps out regulary with VIDES, whether its at Formation Camp or just stopping by the office. |
| Service: Italy Dates: 2005 |
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| Individual Member Profiles |